[ LAKELAND ]

Man Sought After Robbery Attempt At Pharmacy

Published: Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 12:01 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, October 29, 2012 at 12:31 a.m.

Polk County sheriff's detectives are trying to identify a man who officials said tried to rob a CVS pharmacy on U.S. 98 North in Lakeland.

About 6:30 p.m. Saturday, the man went into the CVS store at 6105 U.S. 98. After making small talk with the pharmacy technician, he pulled a small black semi-automatic handgun and demanded prescription medication.

He ran from the store without getting any drugs and got into a small blue car, possibly a Honda, the Sheriff's Office said.

The man is white, about 6 feet tall and 170 to 190 pounds. He wore a black beanie, a blue and black plaid, long-sleeve shirt, faded black jeans and black shoes.

Sheriff's Detective Shawnee McCawley is investigating the case and can be reached at 863-298-6379.

<p>Polk County sheriff's detectives are trying to identify a man who officials said tried to rob a CVS pharmacy on U.S. 98 North in Lakeland. </p><p>About 6:30 p.m. Saturday, the man went into the CVS store at 6105 U.S. 98. After making small talk with the pharmacy technician, he pulled a small black semi-automatic handgun and demanded prescription medication. </p><p>He ran from the store without getting any drugs and got into a small blue car, possibly a Honda, the Sheriff's Office said.</p><p>The man is white, about 6 feet tall and 170 to 190 pounds. He wore a black beanie, a blue and black plaid, long-sleeve shirt, faded black jeans and black shoes. </p><p>Sheriff's Detective Shawnee McCawley is investigating the case and can be reached at 863-298-6379.</p>